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Amarelo Cavez

Granite

Coarse-grained, two-mica granite with a strong yellowish colour caused by the supergenic oxidation of the biotite and by the fairly homogeneous dispersion of the resulting iron oxides and hydroxides.

Color

Yellow

Region

North

Origin

Braga

Occurrence

Cabeceiras de Basto, Cavez

Reservation Availability

Available

Other Commercial Names

Amarelo Vitória, Amarelo Moimenta

Recommended Uses

Indoor and Outdoor

Countertops

Decorative pieces

Kerbs of Natural Stone for External Paving (NP EN 1343)

Modular tiles (NP EN 12057)

Paving Cubes and Kerbs (NP EN 1342)

Rough blocks (NP EN 1467)

Rough Slabs (NP EN 1468)

Shower Tray

Slabs (NP EN 1341)

Slabs for Cladding (NP EN 1469)

Slabs for Floors and Stairs (NP EN 12058)

Stone Share Project

Uniaxial Compressive Strength

113 MPa

Apparent Density

2580 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

6,4 MPa

Bending Strength

6,9 MPa

Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure

1,0 %

Open Porosity

2,3 %

Abrasion Resistance (Capon)

17,5 mm
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